Airport Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Start (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Overtime pay

Paid leave

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Start, LA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead teams and oversee screening operations at multiple checkpoints and baggage handling areas. This full-time role emphasizes decision-making, staff coordination, and adherence to TSA procedures.

Applicants should have federal qualifications and readiness to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor preferred.
• Must meet pay-band level and review eligibility before applying.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Suggest improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Start, LA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead teams and oversee screening operations at multiple checkpoints and baggage handling areas. This full-time role emphasizes decision-making, staff coordination, and adherence to TSA procedures.

Applicants should have federal qualifications and readiness to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime.